Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura – A Case Report and Narrative Review

Abstract

An autoimmune bleeding disorder, formerly known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is characterized by isolated thrombocytopenia which is not associated with any other systemic illnesses. ITP in adults is often considered an autoimmune disorder, as the body produces antibodies that damage some of its own products-in this case, blood platelets. It is recorded that immune thrombocytopenic purpura occurs in about 2 in 1,00,000 adults. The course is more chronic although spontaneous remission can also occur within months of initial diagnosis. A thorough and timely workup of thrombocytopenia is necessary as it is considered as a diagnosis of exclusion to rule out other differentials of ITP. The present case report emphazises a case report and review on immune thrombocytopenic purpura in a 24- years old female who was identified in our hospital who visited for a normal dental screening